Lot Essay
Arthur Grimwade records this maker's mark (with two pellets between the initials) on octagonal castors of 1724 and 1726 [no.3802]
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A GEORGE I SILVER CASTOR
LONDON, 1723, MAKER'S MARK SW, FOR STARLING WILFORD OR SAMUEL WELDER
Of octagonal baluster form on spreading octagonal foot, the slip-on high domed cover with panels of pierced foliate scroll decoration, surmounted by an octagonal baluster finial, marked under base and on cover--6 5/8in. (16.8cm.) high
(7 oz. 10 dwt.)
LONDON, 1723, MAKER'S MARK SW, FOR STARLING WILFORD OR SAMUEL WELDER
Of octagonal baluster form on spreading octagonal foot, the slip-on high domed cover with panels of pierced foliate scroll decoration, surmounted by an octagonal baluster finial, marked under base and on cover--6 5/8in. (16.8cm.) high
(7 oz. 10 dwt.)